Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
38393C
RGB
56, 57, 60
HSL
225, 3%, 23%
HSB
225, 7%, 24%
CMYK
7, 5, 0, 76
LAB
24, 0, -2
LCH
24, 2, 272
OKLCH
0.34, 0.01, 271
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
24, -1, -2
HWB
225, 22%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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